Xu Yi thought it over, then abandoned the idea of discussing the issue with Haines.
The social system on the Sains Continent was completely different from Earth's. Politicians on Earth needed to put on a show to win public support, but on the Sains Continent, a high-ranking noble like Count Samo truly had no need to perform for ordinary commoners.
As Haines had said, these commoners could have no influence whatsoever over Count Samo. They could not decide who became city lord, determine Count Samo's title, or affect the family behind him.
"All right, let's leave that aside. Haines, what do you think after seeing this brand-new Civic Square?" Xu Yi asked, changing the subject.
"What do I think? It's absolutely breathtaking!" Haines immediately showered it with praise. "Xu Yi, how did I never notice that you were an expert in municipal development, too? The concept behind this new Civic Square is simply brilliant. I dare say you could search the entire Sains Continent and never find another city with a square like this. Even setting those beautiful fountains aside, the Magic Lamps that light up the entire square are breathtaking enough on their own."
Xu Yi smiled faintly, sorely tempted to tell Haines how little of the world he had seen.
If a small, ordinary city square like this leaves you awestruck, wouldn't all the dazzling sights in Earth's major cities make you faint?
Of course, he also understood perfectly well that although Bunta City's new Civic Square seemed very simple and ordinary to him, it was a stunning new creation for the Sains Continent as a whole.
After praising it for a while, Haines abruptly changed tack.
"This new Civic Square really is wonderful. But did it warrant bringing me all the way here from Anvilmar City?"
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